Family Visitor I/II

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program • Skowhegan, ME

4d • $20 - $24

About The Position

KVCAP is hiring a full-time Family Visitor to serve Northern Kennebec and Somerset Counties. Family Visitors partner with expectant parents and parents of young children in their homes and virtually. They help families understand child development, support the parent-child relationship, share activities, work toward family goals, and connect families with community resources through referrals. The position is listed at Family Visitor I and Family Visitor II levels, with different education, experience, and starting salary ranges.

Requirements

• For Family Visitor I: Associate degree or equivalent college credit and two years of supervised work experience with families and young children.
• For Family Visitor II: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or a related field and one year of previous supervised work experience with families and young children.
• Ability to pass State Bureau of Investigation, DHHS, DMV, National Sex Offender Registry, and Fraud background checks.
• Vehicle with liability insurance.
• A resume highlighting experience with young children must be included with the application; applications without a resume will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Partner with expectant parents and parents of young children in their homes and virtually.
• Help families understand their child’s development.
• Support the parent-child relationship.
• Share activities with families.
• Help families work toward their goals.
• Connect families with community resources through referrals.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day, plus one additional day during the employee’s birthday month.
• Flexibility for remote work when not in the field.
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance options.
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off program starting at four weeks per year.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with an employer contribution and employer match.
• Annual CSA program providing participating employees with a weekly box of food from local farms for 20+ weeks per year.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree